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Durisol Insulated Concrete Forms
They stack like concrete blocks, but are made of recycled wood
Green Appeal, Craftsman Feel
Testing an attainable approach to green practices, an architect designs his own home for a friendly fit in a historic district.
Greener by Design
Faced with strict historic building guidelines, an architect gets clever to stay green
Smart House for a Steep Site
Despite zoning restrictions, a simple floor plan and traditional materials unite in a design of understated elegance.
A Kitchen Opens Wide to the Outdoors
Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadow.
Save Time with Factory-Framed Floors
Crane-hoisted panels get a floor in fast, flat, and cut for ducts and utilities.
Factory-Framed Floors
Go inside a floor-panel factory and outside at a job-site installation
Building science goes ballistic
Does a house of foam stand up to flying projectiles better than a house of wood? Yes, but not as well as a house of laminated glass, according to recent…
Ring-shank nails for clapboards
Q: Until recently, I thought everybody installed clapboards using stainless-steel ring-shank nails because of their holding power. Recently, I’ve heard people argue that smooth-shank nails are a better choice because they…
A Closer Look: Seduced by the Shingle Style
A new cottage makes the most of a narrow lakeside lot with charming details outside and comfy nooks within

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